(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-21). France's Macron appoints new government weeks after divisive election. aljazeera.com The announcement signals end to more than two months of political uncertainty in the EU member state.
(2024-09-21). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-09-21). Putin's New List Of Enemy Nations, But 3 NATO & EU Members Missing: Watch Who | Ukraine, Russia, USA. hindustantimes.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved a list of countries that have a "destructive attitude." The list has 47 countries like the US, UK, Germany, and France, along with several EU and NATO nations. However, the list doesn't mention EU and NATO members Slovakia and Hungary, as well as NATO member Türkiye. Watch this video for more.
(2024-09-21). France's Serrano wins target-hitting title at Wingsuit World Championship. ecns.cn French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano claimed the target-hitting title at the tenth World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit World Championship at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-21). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-09-21). Israel turns to Morocco amid Turkey's car trade embargo. newarab.com 
So far, a limited number of Moroccan-made vehicles, primarily from the French Renault group, have arrived in Israel. Peugeot 208 models produced at Stellantis's Moroccan factories are expected to join them in the coming months, reported the Israeli financial site Calcalist. | This shift…
(2024-09-21). Egypt considers Chinese fighter jets in shift away from US arms. newarab.com 
Egypt has reportedly purchased Chinese J-10C fighter jets, a move analysts say signals Beijing's growing influence in the Middle East and regional powers looking to diversify their military procurement, reducing their reliance on the According to Bulgarian defence news agency Bulgarian Military, Egypt placed its first order for China's J-10C "Vigorous Dragon" fighter jets on August 19. | This move makes Egypt the second country, after
(2024-09-21). Europe Prepares For Hot War With Russia, US Readies For Hot War With China. caitlinjohnstone.com.au No one is more dangerous than warmongers who believe they can win an unwinnable war.
(2024-09-21). National Assembly of Venezuela Adopts Repudiation Resolution Against European Parliament for Interference in Internal Affairs. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela approved the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the European Parliament. | During the plenary session of Thursday, September 19, Deputy Blanca Eekhout presented the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by some far-right members of the European Parliament (MEPs). | The first vice-president of the National Assembly, Pedro Infante, expressed his support for the resolution and condemned fascism and racial supre…
(2024-09-21). Europe Prepares For Hot War With Russia, US Readies For Hot War With China. thealtworld.com 
(2024-09-21). Danube waters reach parliament's steps as Storm Boris floods Hungary. aljazeera.com Workers use sandbags to block water as the worst floods to hit Central and Eastern Europe in two decades kill 24.
(2024-09-21). China, EU express political will to resolve differences on EV through consultations: MOFCOM. ecns.cn Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis held a comprehensive, in-depth, and constructive consultation in Brussels on Thursday.
(2024-09-21). Insights | German industry expert urges cooperation as EV tariff vote looms. ecns.cn As the European Union's vote on imposing more tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs) looms, opinions among different automakers and countries are divided. Recently, Marten Rauschenberg, CEO of the AsiaBerlin Summit, emphasized the importance of cooperation rather than confrontation in an interview with China News Network.
(2024-09-21). The popular uprising in Ecuador on 22nd June 2022 and similarities with other rebellions in Europe and Latin America. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). Join us in building the Volkswagen Rank-and-File Committee! wsws.org On Wednesday, the following statement for the establishment of the rank-and-file committee at Volkswagen was discussed and approved at the online meeting on the attacks on the VW workforce in Germany.
(2024-09-21). Cheptegei set for 10-mile road race in Amsterdam. independent.co.ug 
Netherlands, Amsterdam | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei will participate in the Dam tot Damloop 10-mile Race (16 kilometres), in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cheptegei showed his interest in the 16-kilometre road race, viewing it as the welcoming event to Marathon after he recently announced that, track and field competitions will not be part of …
(2024-09-21). Putin Anger Scares NATO Nation Into Withdrawing Proposal Even Opposed By Ukraine? | Poland, Crimea. hindustantimes.com Russia reacted strongly after Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested placing Crimea under UN for 20 years. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov hit out at Sikorski and termed his proposal absurd. Peskov said, "Russian territory and Russian regions cannot be the subject of any discussions or transfer to anyone." Ukraine too rejected Polish FM's proposal.
(2024-09-21). Why is the US Government Trying to Censor African Media? thealtworld.com Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. | Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government's offensive against media that challenge US corporate media narratives. | "Millions of people across the world who follow @african_stream have had that taken away from them by an imperial dictate from Washington" explains @DavidHundeyin…
(2024-09-21). Putin's Iskander Missile Hits Odesa; Ukraine's Troops 'Run Away' In Kursk; Russia Down Su-27 MiG-29. hindustantimes.com Russian forces intensified their mission 'take back Kursk' from the Ukrainian military. Russian defence forces, in a statement, claimed it killed over 370 Ukrainian soldiers in the last 24 hours in Kursk. The Russian MoD also claimed that it inflicted heavy damage on the western weaponry used by the Ukrainian military. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to sack defence minister Rustem Umerov and military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov.
(2024-09-21). Why is the US Government Trying to Censor African Media? libya360.wordpress.com BreakThrough News Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government's…
(2024-09-21). The big lie about misinformation. workers.org 
U.S. government and corporate-owned media giants have once again mounted accusations of foreign election interference, this time in the upcoming presidential election. U.S. intelligence agencies allege that Russia, Iran and China are waging "disinformation campaigns" that disrupt what they call "liberal parliamentary democracy." In 2016, the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) . . . |
(2024-09-21). Russia To Probe Pager Attack? Putin's Offer To 'Friend' Lebanon After Tech Blasts | Hezbollah | Israel. hindustantimes.com Russia's Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia at UN Security Council meeting, criticised Israel's bombardment and targeted attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, labeling them as a "grim daily reality." He condemned the recent electronic device explosions in Lebanon and Syria, describing them as a dangerous escalation. Watch the full video for details.
(2024-09-21). CNN Admits US Out of Arms for Kiev As Russian Forces Gain Ground. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for September 22, 2024… | — Russian forces continue advancing along the line of contact; | — Ukrainian sources are claiming to have "slowed down" Russia's advance toward Pokrovsk, but in actuality, Russian forces by necessity slow down as they approach high concentrations of urban fortifications; | — CNN admits the US is running out of weapons and ammunition to send Ukraine; | — Ukraine continues carrying out high profile attacks inside Russia, the latest on an alleged munitions depot, but such attacks are not frequent enough to disrupt Russian combat operat…
(2024-09-21). Russian-Chinese naval exercises Interaction 2024 began. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) Naval maneuvers between the Russian and Chinese Navies Interaction 2024 began today in the Pacific Ocean, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Eurasian nation.
(2024-09-21). First certified organic bananas appear in Russia. tvbrics.com 
Cooperation with Ecuadorian suppliers will increase the range of products certified in the Russian quality system…
(2024-09-21). Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices. aljazeera.com Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
(2024-09-21). Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says. aljazeera.com Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
(2024-09-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-09-21). Zelensky's Big Remark As Russia Goes On Rampage, Says This On Donald Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan. hindustantimes.com After admitting difficulty on battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to Donald Trump's plan. Zelensky, on Sep 21, said, "About Donald Trump. I want to understand how he views this." Zelensky's 'peace push' comes as Ukraine struggles against Russian aggression. Watch for more.
(2024-09-21). (W.E. Talk) Russian scholar Vladimir Petrovsky: Respect different civilizations and seek common development. ecns.cn Over eight hundred well-known Chinese and foreign experts, scholars, writers, artists and industry leaders gathered in Beijing to discuss their thoughts on cultural exchanges, inheritance and innovation.
(2024-09-21). Missili Anche Italiani contro la Russia. globalresearch.ca "Il Presidente Biden — riporta il New York Times — spiana la strada all'Ucraina per il lancio i armi occidentali a lungo raggio in profondità nel territorio russo, a patto che non utilizzi armi fornite dagli Stati Uniti". Gran Bretagna …
(2024-09-21). Switzerland's historical neutrality and NATO's pressure. uwidata.com The commission created by the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) has presented its report with more than 100 recommendations in 7 areas on how Switzerland should orient its security policy for the future. The report stated: "Cooperation with NATO and the EU should continue to deepen in order to achieve a …
(2024-09-21). Biden, Harris to host Ukraine leader Zelenskyy in Washington. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President "I'm looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House," Biden said in message posted on X. "During his visit, I'll reaffirm America's…
(2024-09-21). German government readies further war package for Ukraine. wsws.org According to media reports, the German government is preparing another massive arms package for Ukraine, worth 1.4 billion euros.
(2024-09-21). True Peace Demands the End of War: Unmasking the Illusions of Power and Profit. pressenza.com OPEN LETTER AGAINST WAR Ladies and Gentlemen, representatives of citizens and peoples Stop the horror, the inadmissibility. Why are you leaving open the absurd possibility of resorting to nuclear weapons when the war in Ukraine has reached a total stalemate?…